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World Service,2 mins

Ireland recognises same sex couple's marriage for the first time

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Today is the first day same sex couples can legally marry in Ireland. Last May voters opted overwhelmingly in favour of the legal recognition of gay marriage, making it the first country in the world to vote publicly for the issue. Orla Howard and Dr Grainne Courtney married in New York in 2013. Today, the Irish state recognises their marriage officially for the first time. Orla Howard explains what it means to them: (PHOTO: Orla Howard signing the marriage register in New York in 2013, watched by Dr Grainne Courtney and wedding officiate New York City Councillor Rosie Mendez)

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